For today's Nostalgia we wanted to take a look at Egremont Castle.

Parts of this historic structure have stood on a site above the town of Egremont for almost 1,000 years.

The present castle was built by William de Meschines about 1130-1140, but there was an earlier Norman mound near this site.

The castle provided protection for the town and the long wide street provided a marketplace for traders, who were granted privileges and given security in return for payment of tolls.

In the 13th century further additions were made and by the 16th century there were attempts to put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne, which several nobles from the north took part in. Eight years later the castle was reported to be ruined and decayed.

The castle stands on raised ground above the River Ehen, the ditches are still well preserved with parts of the wall and gate house being in a reasonable state of repair.

The massive wall at the end of the outer bailey was part of the Great Hall.

These photos show how people have enjoyed the site of Egremont Castle and how it has been used as a place for the community to come together over the years.

As a historic site with natural beauty it is a common place for the people of Egremont to gather and spend time with one another.

These photos show a Mad Hatters Tea Party at the castle, centenary celebrations at the castle, and toddlers from ABC Nursery walking to the castle to raise money for charity.